Regional Vice President of HR / Deputy Labor Counsel - West Coast

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu. Highgate also has an expanding presence in key European markets through properties in London, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna and Prague. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Employment Status

Full-Time

Responsibilities

The successful candidate in this position will oversee the Human Resources and Labor Relations strategies for West Coast hotels located throughout CA and NV. Experience in densely unionized workplaces is an essential prerequisite, with a hospitality background strongly preferred. This position will be a strategist leading the West Coast providing advice to hotels on labor laws and union contract obligations, negotiating single employer collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances, arbitrations and NLRB matters, counseling on employee relations issues, and advising on the labor implications of strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a juris doctor from an ABA accredited law school and a minimum of 3-5 years labor relations/labor laws experience, including contract administration, contract negotiations and grievance management. Member in good standing of a state bar (preferably California). Strong advocacy skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in a dynamic business environment are essential. The Regional Vice President, Labor Relations will report to the SVP of Human Resources (CHRO) on overall HR strategy/policy implementation, and to Labor Counsel for labor relations matters. The Reg. VP of HR and Dep. Labor Counsel - West Coast will be the primary contact for the company with the union representing employees at the unionized hotels in the West Coast region, under the direction of the Labor Counsel. Promoting strong, constructive working relationships with labor union representatives is essential. Reasonable travel is required for this role.

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About Us

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu. Highgate also has an expanding presence in key European markets through properties in London, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna and Prague. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B in cumulative revenues.

The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.

Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas and Seattle.

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Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the location of this job will not be considered.

Management Position: Yes

Description

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu. Highgate also has an expanding presence in key European markets through properties in London, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna and Prague. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Employment Status

Full-Time

Responsibilities

The successful candidate in this position will oversee the Human Resources and Labor Relations strategies for West Coast hotels located throughout CA and NV. Experience in densely unionized workplaces is an essential prerequisite, with a hospitality background strongly preferred. This position will be a strategist leading the West Coast providing advice to hotels on labor laws and union contract obligations, negotiating single employer collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances, arbitrations and NLRB matters, counseling on employee relations issues, and advising on the labor implications of strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a juris doctor from an ABA accredited law school and a minimum of 3-5 years labor relations/labor laws experience, including contract administration, contract negotiations and grievance management. Member in good standing of a state bar (preferably California). Strong advocacy skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in a dynamic business environment are essential. The Regional Vice President, Labor Relations will report to the SVP of Human Resources (CHRO) on overall HR strategy/policy implementation, and to Labor Counsel for labor relations matters. The Reg. VP of HR and Dep. Labor Counsel - West Coast will be the primary contact for the company with the union representing employees at the unionized hotels in the West Coast region, under the direction of the Labor Counsel. Promoting strong, constructive working relationships with labor union representatives is essential. Reasonable travel is required for this role.

IND1

About Us

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu. Highgate also has an expanding presence in key European markets through properties in London, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna and Prague. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B in cumulative revenues.

The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.

Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas and Seattle.